Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I felt this person was behaving in a smug way about church. And it's true that I feel fine about not belonging to one. She said that she knew someone we work with but not too well, because 'she...

  2. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am talking about PEOPLE who act haughty or rude because they go to church in general, or a certain church in the community. I'm not against religion per se, but I really don't want to be made to...

  3. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your perspectives. I'm saying I'm happy about the prescribed routine antipsychotic med. It seems to be working and improving this residents symptoms/quality of life. They used to do the...

  4. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not either. I hate this idea of giving the Norco as if it's scheduled, when it's not. Especially when it's not needed this often anyways. I just wanted to know if it's like this at other

  5. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a sheet which is off the chart, but where the nurses can see: "Give prn norco to x resident @0800 and 2000 every day". This is what they do at this place for some

  6. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work for a Christian-based, non-profit, grossly underpaying nursing home. But they don't give any Christmas (or any other) bonuses or cards. Nobody's had a raise on over seven years and new grads...

  7. Pt ages

    Nola009 replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Morbidity and mortality rates are higher among the

  8. If you could go back and choose....

    Nola009 replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt that you said this to diminish the role of CNAs in healthcare. One thing I've noticed, at my place of work at least, is that many CNAs hold very romanticized views of what being a nurse is...

  9. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, the main person I have in mind talks about her church. Not religious concepts. Kind of like it's a really cool country club that she belongs to. It doesn't offend me, but it annoys me just...

  10. If you could go back and choose....

    Nola009 replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Given my personal circumstances, I'm fine with what I chose. Marine Biology and Art interest me as

  11. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I want to move this to LTC. Accidentally posted in general nursing. Decreased LOC, physical dependence... and for what? We are not assessing pain in this resident. If we were, we could start out with...

  12. Handling rude co workers

    Nola009 replied to TurtleN84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes. There are some people who won't like you, for whatever reason, valid or not. I don't put much effort into trying to persuade such people to like me. That's a waste of time as far as I'm...

  13. Remaining cordial with coworkers you dislike

    Nola009 replied to richardgecko's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't go out of my way... to be nice OR mean towards them. And I don't really speak their name in

  14. Having such a hard time moving forward

    Nola009 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry you are going through such a tough time. It sounds like they aren't worth putting much effort towards. Just be cordial and do what's right for you. I wouldn't go out of my way to be nice or mean...

  15. Do you have (or are you) a bully queen of the ICU?

    Nola009 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Generalize much? Looks, age, having been a nontraditional student, or having an underprivileged upbringing shouldn't enter into why you don't like someone. Having a nasty, rude personality would IMHO...

  16. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, but my rationale is that women sit on the toilet more often than men (urination is more frequent than defecation, I hope:) so it's more likely that a woman would be the one falling in. Also,...

  17. My First Month and I want to Quit! Help!

    Nola009 replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are right. Nursing school doesn't prepare you for the "real world" of nursing so great. You will take what you have learned in school and practically, on the job and intertwine them eventually....

  18. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YES. Because it's the right thing to do. Would you really want your colleagues to fall in the

  19. What would you do if your Admin was really CHEAP?

    Nola009 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Or, into penny pinching all the way? Our administrator hasn't given any of us raises since he started -5years ago-. And the pay rate was kinda low back then. People leave left and right, and only...

  20. Allheart company

    Nola009 replied to Keepstanding's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    No probs. One order and I had to return a few things they were prompt. Usually go with Marcus Uniforms,

  21. Scrubs for a tiny girl with a J Lo booty

    Nola009 replied to ixchel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Mmm, something with spandex

  22. What would you do if your Admin was really CHEAP?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I dont, but I'm sure others do. I don't complain, but I will listen and at times and agree, away from visitors and

  23. Losing patience with residents.

    Nola009 replied to Sbrewster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You keep in mind that you are in THEIR home and tread accordingly. Be compassionate and assertive too. A little empathy and creative problem solving goes a long way ie: getting or suggesting that the...

  24. Other shifts telling us which PRNs to give...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all of the feedback. I was just starting to wonder if I was

  25. Other shifts telling us which PRNs to give...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I take what "they" say under advisement. If it's a regular need, it needs to become a scheduled med. At my work there are some nurses who say "How high?" When told to jump, no matter what. Not me. Not...